Ramallah: The Council of Ministers, in its session on November 11, 2025, approved a directive aimed at bolstering financial and customs oversight to prevent the inundation of the Palestinian market with goods. This decision is intended to support the national product and reinforce economic security.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, the initiative responds to ongoing non-compliance with the Paris Economic Protocol's provisions concerning the transfer of Palestinian clearance revenues and the limitation of Palestinian labor movement. Additionally, the decision addresses the financial and economic siege faced by the Palestinian population.
The decision mandates necessary evaluations and the establishment of parameters to ensure Israel adheres to its obligations under the Paris Economic Protocol. This includes ensuring the full transfer of Palestinian clearance revenues and guaranteeing the freedom of movement for Palestinian labor, thereby securing the financial and economic rights of the Palestinian people.
The Cabinet has tasked the Permanent Ministerial Economic Development Committee and the National Team for Combating Market Flooding with devising an implementation plan within two weeks. These bodies are required to submit weekly progress reports on the initiative's implementation.
The Council of Ministers' decision underscores the importance of implementing binding policies and regulations to prevent market flooding and support the Palestinian economy. All relevant authorities are directed to execute the provisions of this decision within their respective jurisdictions, effective immediately from its issuance date.
